State data · week of 2026-08-29
North Dakota: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a North Dakota address, how many are pending, how many have crossed VA's 125-day backlog line, and how fast they're moving. Refreshed weekly from VBA's own workbook.
By Mario Bailey, U.S. Air Force veteran · current Air National Guard member. Data updated 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
1,400
Backlog (>125 days)
173
% over 125 days
12.4%
Avg days pending
68.26 days
Completed FYTD
5,738
How North Dakota compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For North Dakota veterans, 12.4% of pending claims are in backlog, a larger share than the national figure. State is based on the address on the claim; the National Work Queue means the office working a claim may be anywhere in the country.
By special mission
| Mission | Pending | Backlog | Avg days pending | Completed FYTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | 1,378 | 170 | 68.09 | 5,443 |
| Pension | 18 | 2 | 76 | 186 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 4 | 1 | 92.25 | 109 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 1,400 | 173 | 68.26 | 5,738 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29